Relapse

[@AfterPrisonShow]

I made the mistake of giving Big Dave the full amount of money raised from the gofundme campaign I set up for him. I did so after careful consideration and also trusting him to do right with that money. However it's now been confirmed that he relapsed. And also almost died doing so. It was when I had the feeling that he might have relapsed, I shut down the gofundme campaign. And have also began the process of issuing everyone who donated refunds. Yonnie also relapsed as well. Ironically these two did not relapse together. But I think the combination of these two both suffering from and dealing with their own addictions potentially fueled this. I hope you will not hate either of these two for what has happened, as I do not hate them. Disappointed... Absolutely. But addiction is a monster that some have a harder time fighting against. There is a video that I have not uploaded of the day we spent with Big Dave where I gave him the proceeds raised from the campaign. And he told me he would use that money to survive until he got a job. I'm not sure about uploading that... Regardless, this video is about complete transparency and the absolute truth. As I feel all of you deserve that. The thing about life after prison is in some case, maybe even a lot of cases, it's not always going to be pretty. And the stuggle to overcome ones past is often times as real as it gets.

[@bobfish6506]

AfterPrisonShow hope you don't get into any trouble for giving him the money

[@ckez4724]

AfterPrisonShow joe. Your a squared away dude! Full disclosure is why We all love this channel. Nothing but positive things coming your way!

[@kevinstutzman515]

AfterPrisonShow they both screwed up but we will forgive both every one messes up

[@Laura-tv2dx]

Shielette (sp?) and Big Dave were opposites. Big Dav was nice in prison but not on the outside.

[@timbeeker9595]

you did the right thing Joe. just give joni another Chance ... i've been through this struggle and it really hard. he's worth it and a good guy !

[@theburnedman3209]

Joe would make a great disappointed dad.

[@davidinmossy]

The Burned Man 😂😂😂

[@psybersynic2129]

Fuck yeah! My dad was a drill sgt. & that was right up there.

[@tokahontas9990]

Psyber Synic that’s horrible bro

[@2thumbtommy484]

The Burned Man holy geez that's funny bro, and spot on..👌✌️✌️

[@bigcarm1474]

The Burned Man Greatest Joe comment of all time

[@jbatt365]

Joe, keep your head up. You do so much for the KZbin community and beyond.Thank you.

[@AfterPrisonShow]

thank you for the kind words and support.

[@herbertapplebaum9852]

The string on his hoodie is triggering me so hard

[@NickNasa7]

Herbert Applebaum lmfao right? Never trust a guy with an uneven hoodie string

[@jeeperscreepers3782]

Herbert Applebaum yo foreal like pull that shit so its balanced

[@xlnuniex]

Fuck. I didn’t notice that till I read your comment

[@Hunter_Kennedy1]

Herbert Applebaum didnt notice that the first time I saw the vid and now I'm back and one minute before the vid ends and I just noticed that😂😂😂

[@STEVOD313]

He probably just got done banging in joe’s bathroom just before this, got a spike in his pocket right damn now

[@LeatherCladVegan]

Joe is like the Gangster of Goodness. He looks like a gangster, talks like a gangster, dresses like a gangster, and even walks like a gangster... but all he ever does is good things for people around him. Total champion of a man.

[@mikewenger4775]

LeatherCladVegan thats the nicest youtube comment I've ever seen

[@patriciamacon4564]

SWEAR... 💪🙏💖

[@jwyse1132]

Joe face told it all

[@justinmopavich3685]

He reminds me nothing of a gangster you must be from the Boone docks

[@odin6667]

He dosnt remind me of a gangster in any way... wtf..

[@animalbattles7774]

As for the refund. Personally i feel it is not needed. Bit if and when it does come. Ill just then flip it into your wedding fund. Be easy g

[@AfterPrisonShow]

thanks for the donation. I did do as I said I would and shouted out the 70+ people who donated. But I felt the right thing to do was issue the refund. the money certainly wasn't intended to go where it went.

[@animalbattles7774]

AfterPrisonShow We only live once. Keep doing good. Cause your doin it.

[@jewelhaines8842]

The Real Beagle that's really nice of you.

[@subixbarbarasson157]

Real Beagle,; You are right on. Hails to you.

[@EricPetersen2922]

Joe, keep up the good work. You are doing lots of good stuff, not everything is in your control or anyone for that matter. I hope you stay on track. Your a huge asset to society and not everything works out or has a happy ending. But your doing good stuff!!

[@atozentertainment9828]

This is all on Big Dave... It was a hussle from the start for him..... we can forgive you Yani. That took guts.. Brave man. From a recovering addict to another. It takes lots of work. Stay at it. Joe your a great friend! !

[@cwilliams523]

you posted the opposite a half hour before this comment lmao

[@chromesneakers7481]

David Bailey if it was up to me I would say cut off Big Dave, how old is he and he's STILL fucking up? I'm 21 and even I know not to fuck up like a little kid

[@BigSteenThaGodHD6520]

Chris Williams I was just gonna say the same thing lmao. What a clown

[@cwilliams523]

I'm with Y man. Hard to tell your brain to shut up. Its easy to go homeless VS deal with your brain telling you to do something you dont want. David Bailey here is taking both sides here. Hard enough already. Not to mention dealing with addiction. I trust a stranger doing what the Y man did more than David B, Y knows where his head was, right or wrong. This DB seems to be taking both sides on purpose.

[@murkstalinskitm5334]

Bi-polar? Nah probably just Bi

[@btccricket14]

BRO, i made a comment on one of the other videos talking you up BEFORE I saw this video. You're the MAN for providing 1.3k of your own money to make it right with your viewers. Joe, youre a true stand up guy. You have my respect... as little as that means. You have my respect. Coming from a guy thats done some time... respect is everything. You seem committed to your channel. You seem like your really believe in the message. Thank you for your help in this cruel world. Take care joe, thanks for getting right with those people that donated. Hopefully we can all help you recover that money through our support of the channel.

[@anthonyr8515]

I'm right there with you man, nothing but respect for Joe

[@lordestrella231]

facts bro👊

[@Daniel-zl1pk]

Respect 👊

[@davideasterwood5844]

Respect from me too, even though I think it was crazy as he'll! 😆

[@ryana3416]

Wow, stand up dude

[@fire_fux]

Damn you can see the anger and betrayal Joe feels. But also that he feels that way only because he actually does give a damn. Not the most faithful viewer but always enjoy the show when I do watch.

[@MRswisharillo]

I have hella respect and I can even say love bro I been dealing with my Demons and addiction lately and your channel has been there for me thank you Joe hold your head brtother.

[@somedude1590]

" old your head brtother " WHAT ?!

[@AfterPrisonShow]

I truly hope you are able to overcome those demons bro. stay strong and keep fighting the good fight.

[@michaelcarroll8137]

MRswisha3ftrillo

[@uraniusjohnson8774]

We all slip up. Lord knows I have. You just need to pick yourself up and keep going.

[@kevinstutzman515]

Uranius Johnson we all have

[@AfterPrisonShow]

really awesome comment.

[@uraniusjohnson8774]

AfterPrisonShow Really awesome channel, Joe. Respect and thanks.

[@uraniusjohnson8774]

Kevin Stutzman It's a realisation I had. Just because you fuck up once, no matter how much you might want to, it doesn't mean you have to keep fucking up. Addiction is sneaky.

[@kristalmorris7130]

We all do but having a soft place to fall and a trusted friend would save lifes if alot of addicts had a friend like joe they would make it alot further.

[@bonniestull2222]

The look on yonnies face is just the sneaky shady I got away with it look

[@thatjerseyb]

Yonnie is part of the family now. He's stuck with us. It really sucks that the relapse happened, but thats more common than not relapsing. It's something you have to get past. It doesn't define you. It's not easy at all. You have to keep your head up dude. You can get past this.

[@thatjerseyb]

you know i got your back dude. if you need anything... hit me up

[@TypeOneg]

Yonnie- all is not lost! You can still get right back into staying straight if u want it bad enough.!! Get some help! U can do it!

[@kevinstutzman515]

thatjerseyb no truer words are spoken

[@jacquilindewolf1515]

Yonnie The Greek don't beat yourself up, recovery is a lifelong obstacle course! You can do it! We are in this together! Get to a meeting, 90 in 90 days if ya can, get a sponsor you can be rigorously honest with [🤔Joe?] and *PICK UP THE PHONE* next time you have a craving!!! One is too many and a thousand is never enough!

[@Enigmafaxx]

Yonnie The Greek hang in there bro you will be fine, just having the courage to come here and tell us all about this is monumental and speaks worlds, remember one minute at a time if one day is too long to think about

[@SmokeRingsPipeDreams]

When I become perfect in every way I'll judge, but until then I have no judgements to make here. Hope you are all well soon.

[@zachmcmillan4060]

I say Fuck trying to be perfect,and just concentrate on evolving ourselves.

[@colemines7735]

Respect for coming clean yonnie. Pick you're head up and get back on the right path brother

[@moviedog1]

I feel he is still bullshitting. I just don't think I could trust him.

[@johndough7408]

Movie Dog i can guarantee younobody gives a f who you trust here.

[@jacobcab2344]

Yeah fuck yonnie punk ass druggie

[@johndough7408]

Jacob Cab how about fucc you as well since no one cares what you think??

[@moviedog1]

Looks like I was right.

[@battlerapfan7340]

@@johndough7408 bro stfu

[@southernbenz2098]

After Prison Show is ENTIRELY about helping each other through second chances. Keep it together, guys.

[@LaurenThompsonIsMyRealName]

southernbenz That is so True! I mean they are all ex cons! None of is would know who Joe is if he wasn't given a second chance.

[@southernbenz2098]

@LaurenThompson

[@NGSPC4Life]

Joe your body language screams pissed off and you could still tell your pissed off and disgusted, lack of eye contact

[@blissfulbeautyfull-mess5125]

NGSPC4Life inside he's probably like I wanna deck you Yonni ..... he's disappointed big time .....feel bad for both sides .....

[@Gaetor]

Just feels very let down, I been on both sides. Neither one is easy

[@solidsnake2112]

Bullshit David.

[@beamerball666]

He's mad, he's human, it allows us to be angry as well as forgive

[@user-ln3gi8vg5y]

Listen, joe. I was iffy at your intentions at first. Figured maybe you were doing this KZbin thing more as a money ploy than anything. I’m now convinced you are as real as it gets. I am very, very happy to hear you are refunding everyone. That’s a huge loss on your part. You could have never told anyone this and kept your money. I can honestly say now that i think you are doing everything you can to help people who were recently incarcerated. You have a huge heart and you will go very far. I’m significantly impressed by your actions. Actions speak louder than words, and you have been making great decisions. Seems to me you’ve turned your life around, complete 180. And as a felon and someone who is dealing with drug addiction myself, (did 2 years in California for non violent bank robbery- second degree) and used to use heroin, i could tell you you have all my support and i am happy to be on your team. I will now watch your videos, knowing your intentions are great. Huge props my brother. Much respect!!

[@user-ln3gi8vg5y]

Good stuff man. From the bottom of my heart. We both have hearts of gold and are destined to do great things, regardless of our past!

[@BruceReidBuchanan]

William well said

[@4536647674]

Even if it's about the money so what? This IS his job..you don't work for free..welcome to the real world idiot

[@user-ln3gi8vg5y]

4536647674 i care. Because to me, unless his intentions are sincere ang genuine- i don’t wanna watch the shit. I’m not sitting here to watch some inexperienced idiot talk about prison like he’s been. It’s a significant difference l. Idiot.

[@4536647674]

William re-read what you just typed. I'm sure you realize you don't have a point. What a joke...

[@lowekal]

Wow, I stepped away from KZbin and APS for a while and man has some shit happened. 1 min. into the show and it's clear ur still putting out quality shows. Still a fan of APS.

[@iwillchoosefreewill9787]

From one ex con to another. Looks like you tried your best to help a brotha out, do what you thought was the right thing to do. Admitted the fuck up & did the right & honorable thing to make amends to all concerned. Well done man. Honor, integrity, honesty , loyalty & trust are all priceless things , hard to earn, easy to lose. hold your head up & keep on your path. Best wishes. Peace

[@trime-time]

I will choose Freewill as an ex-con I feel exactly the way you do. Joe is and has handled this whole situation admirably.

[@iwillchoosefreewill9787]

Thank you for your reply. Kind Regards & best wishes

[@michaelmetzler1966]

Joe you really try...I can see how genuine you are...the unfortunate thing is some people just need more help than others...My son is going through a situation and he just opened up to me about how extensive his drug use has been and how hard it is for him to just stop even though he wants to....he's in sober living now doing well...but one thing I learned Joe is you can't blame yourself...I have for years...it's up to the addict to get straight... Dave is an old head...set in his ways...it's going to be hard but be that support that he needs and hopefully...and eventually he will get straight... but at the end of the day PLEASE remember...ITS NOT YOUR FAULT... Love ya Joe...Keep your head up brother...stay strong....#APS4LIFE #HelpDave

[@mirraco323]

Michael Metzler Nah fuck Dave. It gets to a point to where you have to consider you’re own mental health, and accept some people simply are not going to change, and you need to cut them out of your life. The way he lied to Joe and used the hell out of him is absolutely disgusting, and proves he never had any intention of staying clean.

[@DancewithAbena]

In the original video with Big Dave, my intuition told me this man was using APS and he wasn't ready to change his life around .... it wasn't your fault Joe.

[@tacoshock8242]

Evelyn same, I could tell from a mile away, he was a little ain't shit person, who was pretending to be a good person,. When I first saw big Dave I just knew he couldn't be trusted. Realllll shady dude.

[@ariel3661]

I can relate to yonnie. Some people do struggle with addiction more than others. I’ve been in that exact place where I relapsed and let everyone down around me after being sober for a while. It does take a lot of strength to come forward and explain everything that happened...let alone on camera. I just want to say you can get through this. And you do have people who care that you can call when you get that urge. Like jo! So just stay strong man and use your resources. Delete those numbers and stay away from those people who are bad for you. Sometimes it’s as simple as that. I can’t stay in contact with other druggies because I know what that will do. Stay safe guys and you got this yonnie!

[@reidmedhead]

Shit happens guys, keep it respectful please. Yonnie and big Dave might have fucked up, but at least yonnie has guts to tell us what happened.

[@unknownlifeform8458]

True. He has massive guts.

[@kevinstutzman515]

Yea but u dont wanna be saying #saveyonnie

[@reidmedhead]

Kevin Stutzman what?

[@ninecalyungin8107]

wait what if he was high when he did the video but didnt want to tell anyone

[@WAgunfun]

My OCD makes me want to fix Yonnies drawstring on his hoodie

[@sharon932]

WAgunfun glad it's not just me...I also wanna button Joe's shirt.

[@V1L3GoD]

WAgunfun OMG me too. I started fidgeting with my drawstrings

[@blissfulbeautyfull-mess5125]

WAgunfun omg I noticed it and triggered me lol ya I wanted to fix it ugh.....

[@бесшумныйснайпер]

DAMIT YONNI FIX THAT DRAWDTING ALREADY

[@Mig-nr8hc]

Me too lol

[@FIBROMOM]

💔 heartbreaking but that's why I love this channel, its real. Not anything worth keeping comes without a hell of a fight..keeping fighting you guys 💖

[@FIBROMOM]

Jun K Suck your own 🖕

[@junk1347]

If I could I wouldn’t ask ya sweetness

[@doggiestylepetresort]

I've been clean almost 4 years (many many many relapses along the way though) getting clean and sober and staying clean and sober is the hardest thing an addict will face in life! You guys can do it, there are a lot of us out here on your side! Pick yourselves up, dust yourselves off and face it again! Don't look back, face forward and push ahead!!!

[@choose1909]

Good job girl

[@thatjerseyb]

everyone has struggles... lets not judge others for their struggles and hope they support us when we struggle... #empathy

[@123mcgarrigle]

thatjerseyb Word brother

[@BigSteenThaGodHD6520]

lol one of the guys

[@AfterPrisonShow]

well said Jersey.

[@noneyajdub]

Man, fuck that. I cant believe they gave that bum that much money. I thought Joe was smarter than that.

[@drstrange5437]

thatjerseyb their you go man :) someone who understands and is willing to help out

[@rainmayhem7043]

I can tell Joe is hurt. He wants his friends to succeed like he has. But they are just taking advantage of him and if they do it once they will do it again

[@t.jackson2613]

RAIN MAYHEM relapse is part of addiction. What a ignorant attitude. If this were true then why Believe or help anyone who has ever been an addict. I've been sober for years. It's attitudes like urs that keeps people from getting help out of shame. U actually are part of the problem not the solution.

[@rainmayhem7043]

Yonnie The Greek if you don't stay of the drugs you will. Also Joe gave you a job man because he knows it's hard for felons to get employment. And you almost fuck that up by getting high. Use ur head man

[@rainmayhem7043]

Jess Hammond i never said anything bad about addiction. I said he took advantage of Joe's kindness. Joe gave him a job to help him succeed in life and he goes and gets high

[@brianwellbrock8431]

Yep. Bid Dave, Gay Dave and Yonnie all have burnt Joe.

[@commonnons3ns316]

Yonnie The Greek These are people that have never experienced addiction. Don't have to explain yourself, brotha. You said everything in your video. That wasn't easy. These blind fools just want to see you fail. Don't give them what they want. Joe is a big boy and he sees something in you that makes him believe in you. Fuck these haters.

[@firekillerxx]

If he lied about the text he's lying about everything here. He was with Dave. Stumbled across words and both their phones being off is too much of a coincidence.

[@SimplyLimbo]

Afcourse he was ! lol

[@_beach0801]

You're absolutely right,,.,. yanni is full of shit............ jonjon....

[@2332-v7n]

Joe is such a caring friend, he really cares about him and believes in him. I wish I could hug Yonnie, relapsing is terrible, especially when you realize you let yourself and family down, being sober can also be a nightmare/hell sometimes I'm trying to stay sober, it's really hard but videos like this reminds me why I got sober in the first place. I believe in you Yonnie don't make your thoughts ruin your sobriety you can do this you're probably going through hell right now don't give up!!

[@CaliforniaCarpenter7]

3 years on - how you holding up?

[@PerplexedUc9]

I'm a recovering H addict and it's not something I wish in my worst enemy .. and if your strong enough to come clean you are strong enough to flush it down the drain

[@user-ew5ch9bb5o]

Big Dave hustled the whole army

[@brianwellbrock8431]

Tyler Braden not this guy. No way was I givng to that guy.

[@sh-ty3ur]

Tyler Braden wasn't his intentions but once it was in possession he couldn't resist do not have any hate towards him being a addict is difficult

[@alwaysnappin3341]

I think it was his intention..... The reason he didn't want Joe to buy him food because in his hease the less food he got the bigger chance he would have of getting some cash

[@brianwellbrock8431]

always nappin When I saw the vid of big Dave I thought "hell no". Immediately after getting that cash he has Yonnie take him to get some alcohol and probably turned Yonnie onto the powder. Yonnies story doesnt pass the smell test. At least 2 holes that can be poked in that story.

[@sh-ty3ur]

Brian Wellbrock like what seems honest to me

[@twotonanchor]

You need to wish Yonnie well, shake his hand, and see him out, brother. He’s going to drag you down with him, unintentionally and with regret, but he’ll still ruin what you’ve built. Not everyone has your drive and ability and you need to protect you and your girl. Do as you think best; after all, this is just a comment box on KZbin.

[@thevoicewalker593]

Your approach to this comment was very tactful and strategic, you can tell you deal with this with other people in you're life. Good job

[@spiderweb5539]

Joe only makes his money and gets decent views when there is someone else’s drama involved. He needs these stories so he can lease more vehicles and couches and stuff.

[@davidquinn2382]

Called it!

[@Mattrycky]

Joe, I hate to say this but you need to make an example of Yonni. If you don’t show that you won’t tolerate this behaviour, you’ll get done again. Yonni is not genuine. He’s being dramatic for attention. I know it hurts mate, you’re a good bloke. But you gotta show you’re not a pushover.

[@RiPP2_The_Core]

Yep. The irony... Imagine the retaliation for these infractions in the pen.. yikes.

[@CaliforniaCarpenter7]

He’ll get his second chance and if he makes the mistake again he gets tossed. Second chances are the reason our friend Joe is free right now. Getting publicly humiliated with a red, bloody nose is bad enough, but getting put on blast to 1.28 million KZbinrs? He has been made an example of.

[@elotastic7586]

If Joe can forgive Yonnie, so can we. APS is about 2nd chances and working on bettering yourself. We support you on your journey to 100% sober life Yonnie. It's definitely a hard road, but you can do it! #APS4Life

[@10191927]

Elotastic - Forgive. But don’t forget.

[@DM94JAK]

Wat would any of us need to forgive yonni for?... what did he do to anyone other than maybe letting Joe down but even so he didn't steal from Joe he jst fucked up n he didn't effect any one but himself. forgive him for what?

[@10191927]

DM94JAK - Breaking Joes trust.......kind of important.

[@DM94JAK]

Marth yea that's why Joe has the right to forgive or not which is y I said "BESIDES JOE" im talking bout every one else

[@aprilbug29]

Yonni-first I want to say thank you for your honesty. I could see in your face it was really difficult to make this video. I’ve been sober for 28 years and understand the struggle. Know there are a lot of people who care for you not just in your personal life but also here at APS. I’m praying for you and Big Dave. Joe-thank you for your transparency. You’re a straight up guy.

[@aprilbug29]

This is the most real channel on KZbin!

[@kevinharvey9585]

APS Army...... Joe asked us to please keep the NEGATIVE comments to a minimum. lets keep our support unified.

[@AfterPrisonShow]

thanks for the support bro.

[@kevinstutzman515]

We will always support you ,keep keeping it real bro

[@mickybo1787]

AfterPrisonShow why shouldn't we vent our opinions and feelings about this lying twat give us your money let us rip the piss out of you but keep the negative comments to a minimum wtf

[@worldgonemad5866]

Men take responsibility for themselves. Men make mistakes. Noone is flawless.

[@FIBROMOM]

Yoni, start your own personal channel maybe..I think like a live diary could really help you learn how to talk openly. Keeping everything inside builds up like you and Joe mentioned before. Just a thought, keep fighting and know your worth.

[@ChefHKGaming]

This!

[@ts552]

He doesn't need new channel ~ He should stay here in APS. But STAY. Not drift away...

[@ChefHKGaming]

Tolga şimşek he should also do his own thing. He has his channel. He could do a video diary and talk to us about himself. His demons his thoughts and maybe that could help him overcome it. Take it as a public narcotics anonymous meeting.

[@kamkruger8828]

FIBRO MOM yes...that's genius.

[@TexasViking_INFP-t_5w4]

This is absolutely what yonnie needs to do

[@BustedWalletGarage]

Life does not come with instructions.

[@Shaggg504]

Keep your head up Yonni. Much love and respect to u my brother. I personally know how hard addiction is and it ain't no fucking joke. Much respect for for coming clean my brother

[@depressedtv]

Yonnie, (and Joe) - here's an idea that might help with the fight against your addictions/compulsions..... What if y'all did a series about the daily fight against the urges. The series can show the journey, inch by inch. It can help keep your sobriety in the forefront of your mind, and it may even REPLACE the compulsive triggers that may lead to relapse. I see addiction as having deep paths etched into your brain, your thoughts/impulses are like water flowing through these paths.... but the addictive paths lead to the wrong types of actions.... a person has to carve a new path (create a new habit) to lead the "water-like" thoughts toward a different direction/action.... Water flows downhill through the easiest route; the addiction paths are deep and allows the water to flow freely.... You have to take a pickax and maybe a backhoe, and dig/carve a new path. The video series could be the new path.

[@dominicperri6262]

You need to know there are people out there, many people who identify and empathize with what you are going through. You have a platform here along with Joe to really help addicts and their friends and family by showing how to stay in the fight and stay supportive. You are clearly a good man. As I say some of the best people I know are addicts. Do not let it define you....let the good define you....you are a talented person...fuck your age fuck the living at home shit....it does not define you...shit I live at home and am employed with a good job....we live in difficult times....I wanted to reach through the screen and tell you it was going to be ok....just hang in there....show us how to do it and that it can be done..... Dominic

[@jenaking775]

Shag - 504 he came clean because he had to. . . He tried to hide it as long as he could.

[@Shaggg504]

Jena Brunner I guess u personally know the guy huh? U talk like y'all had this conversation or maybe u live inside his head. Idk but if u don't struggle with the same issues, your 2 cents is not needed

[@jenaking775]

He said that in the video. I've struggled with heroin and pain pills for years. I finally went to rehab for myself and have been clean over two years now. I'm glad people have heard his story. It's a real eye opener what can happen so quick. I didn't mean to sound rude. . .

[@littlemisstwiggy1960]

His first mistake was to accept the friend request. Relapse happens long before we take the first drink or drug

[@jaysonisgreat]

@Da Boss are you thirsty by any chance?

[@bryan7257]

Stand tall APS! The fact that Yanni came clean means he doesn't want to continue relapsing. Help him before it's to late! Much love, Joe and Yanni!

[@shaunleonard4738]

I’m 17 years old and I’ve grown up around addicts my whole life. I really enjoyed watching this video. It helped me understand addiction from the other perspective.

[@Dsdcain]

Yonnie The Greek You just showed a shitton of personel strength by opening up about this in such a public way. If you can do this video, you have what it takes to start again. A relapse doesn't have to be the end of someone's road to sobriety. I know. Joe's doing the right thing giving you another chance. Probably an important thing. Try your best to stay positive man.

[@JCOH-TV]

Yonnie The Greek hey man, I just came off of having a little more than 4 years then going back out for 1. No matter what went down if this is full story or not, you have to realize one thing which I'm a perfect example of. You are day one again even though you only spent one day out there. I didn't want to face that and it ended up costing me relationships, my freedom, my independence, a high level management position and ALOT more. Just realize that you have contacts again and there's nothing physically stopping you but you have to do this anyway or everything will be gone. Best of luck man I hope most of what you said was true, I've just said it too many times myself..

[@depressedtv]

Isn't the human mind a crazy thing? A person can rationally, intellectually observe their vices and talk about them in a clear and logical manner. But that same brain can easily convince its rational side that its okay to embrace the vice/addiction. Compulsion and impulse short-circuit and override responsibility and prudence. It truly is like having two separate beings inside one's self.

[@smashergrilla954]

I THINK YONNIE NEEDS TO SMOKE SOME WEED BECAUSE IT SEEMS LIKE HE IS BORED WITH LIFE AND SOMETIMES PEOPLE NEED SOMETHING TO BREAK THE MONOTONY ETHER THAT GET A GIRLFRIEND

[@CarsCatAliens]

This is as true of a conversation with an addict you will get... No matter how well you can be doing, knowing what is at stake, what you could lose, the people you will let down.... You still use... Its hard for some addicts, even with clean time to say no once they have it in their head that they are going to use.... And the thing is, the one using absolutely hates themselves for it.. Joe... You are a good dude, and you are working so hard to better yourself, and your show every day. Not trying to tell you anything you don't know already but.... you are too good of a dude right now.. I know it feels good to do right, and make people proud after doing the wrong thing for so long.. With the guys you have workin on the show with you that have addiction issues, and are a part of your life should be on your mind set.. Make them do the things for themselves, that you do for yourself. That's different for every body.. But these guys should be going to meetings, and willing to take random urine tests for you.. When they are on your channel, and their faces, as well as stories are a common occurrence, they represent You.. They represent all of the hard work, and integrity that you have worked your ass off to achieve.. I hope he gets his mind right, and that you guys can work through this,

[@scottpiker4332]

I’d suggest, cut him a break, put him on personal probation; with personal drug testing and mentoring. I feel bad for the guy. He hasn’t found his path that makes him focus that much more. You a good man joe. Tough but fair

[@EdwardBroody]

He's not his fuckin momma, what is he supposed to wipe the mans ass too? How about this plan, the 40 year old mans up or he doesn't and acts like the loser he is.

[@Orphioux]

Paul Edwards nah Scott has a fair point Joe got in trouble in the past for not drug testing gay Dave when he worked for him.

[@22bmain]

Joe's body language... arms crossed, scowl, totally pissed off. Mad at himself, mad at Yonnie, Mad a Big Dave, mad at the entire situation. This isn't the end.

[@andrewjackson3278]

Joe can forgive Yannie (forgive me if I spelled that wrong) because he has been there. He knows to turn your back on your friend in trouble can bring nothing but heartache. Joe is a true friend and a inspiration. This is the lowest point of their parts in After Prison Show. It is only gonna bond them closer than ever and all of us as well. I’m looking for the day that Joe, Yannie and Dave all get together and laugh and have fun making many videos together. #APS4LIFE

[@AfterPrisonShow]

very kind comment and thank you. I hope others will feel the same way.

[@barrycollins795]

Who’s yonnie?

[@nathanhoward6558]

Young Man guy on the right about 5 mins in.

[@barrycollins795]

Never mind I know now lol

[@sawspitfire422]

I wish I had friends like Joe

[@BlakeBlackstone]

This is as real as KZbin will ever get.

[@cosmo.flowers50]

Blake Blackstone for real

[@websnuff]

In ways alot of people cannot even if they want to can understand

[@plague7048]

Thought the same thing. Powerful stuff

[@whileistaysecluded]

Seriously...

[@Daniel-zl1pk]

This is as real as a comment on KZbin gets.

[@christinagay3354]

I am so impressed with how you have handled this entire thing. Im watching this and honestly you should be proud. In spite of being done selfishly by 2 guys thinking ONLY of themselves, you have shown such integrity.

[@lexlee5437]

Yonnie really is a sweetheart, you can tell how genuine he is and how the decision affects him. Recovery is incredibly difficult and I commend him for his efforts, as well as his honesty. It takes a real man to stand up and admit your mistakes.

[@mattbowie9479]

Unfortunately I don't think Joes getting the whole story for whatever reason. Good luck Joe hope everything works out.

[@CLOWEN2010]

Sounds like instead of yonni owning his mistake, it sounds like he is blaming everyone for "triggering" him... With those temptations, first thing he should of done was call his support (joe) Joe would have helped him, but he didn't want to be talked out of his intentions, excuses excuses

[@CLOWEN2010]

Yonni encouraged you to give Dave all the money because they were planning on getting high with it the whole time

[@katie6384]

Petrazenka I don't think that's the worst thing he's done. Telling your friend and your support system isn't really snitching.

[@jvssicaa]

*_Not even a minute in and I can tell this is going to be a good video like always_*

[@AfterPrisonShow]

this is a video i never wanted to make.

[@jvssicaa]

AfterPrisonShow hey man sorry if I said somethin bad but I wish the best for ya and APS

[@imwatchingu81]

Joe you take care of yourself keep ur senses sharp.

[@kevinstutzman515]

Yea I hate he had to make it

[@alwaysnappin3341]

Relapse is just another step in recovery. You can't blame anyone for trying and failing but you can give them the helping hand they need to fix there wrongs and get better. But idk about Dave's case the way Yanni said that the first thing he did was get alcohol I feel like he was lying about his intentions the whole time I'm not sure that you should even associate yourself with someone like that you have built this channel and show all by yourself and I've been watching literally since day one and really I think this should open your eyes to the fact that you can't help everyone because sometimes by doing so it might end up backfiring and bringing you down on the process. Just my 2 cents....

[@commonnons3ns316]

This video right here validates your purpose, Joe. Yes this is unfortunate for Yonnie but, this brings your channel and your purpose to the front of the line. This should shut down all the people whoever doubted you. This video and the way you handled the Big Dave GoFundMe funds, sets you apart from any other show in your genre. You could have turned your back on Yonnie but, you gave Yonnie a chance to face his demons to thousands of people. That WILL help. It will help him and some people that are dealing with the same demons. Can't say it enough. Joe, you are an inspiration and #APSFOREVERAPS !!

[@thatjerseyb]

Hell yeah!

[@casandrabullock9497]

Amen to that! well said.

[@boysoldier1014]

Joe's a legend. And he looks like he wants to smack some one. You can see the frustration and disappointment on his face. Keep doing what ya doing buddy

[@boysoldier1014]

GEESE LIPS that's true mate. He seems like a proper decent guy too. Like his high is helping people fight their demons. People are his drug nowadays. Just a shame to see a few let him down soon the way after all the time and effort he's donated to them. And I think it's proper good of him to refund the campaign people back. He could o just not said nothing and let it slide but he's actually admitted he made a bad judgement on this one. Not his fault though. He weren't to know they'd let him down but takes a proper stand up guy to do what he's just done. Much respect!

[@lightspeed388]

That's "After Prison Show." Real, raw and ruthless!! Absolutely love how REAL this show is.

[@Mommaatoz]

When you help someone and they mess up you can’t take on their burden. Working with the homeless population we have had to realize some people are not ready.

[@BenisColada]

Beckie G this is completely true, it's one thing to do your best to help people who are less fortunate but caution is required because some people just can't function and maybe never will and you can't put that on yourself Joe

[@Mommaatoz]

Beno I also think that Big Dave’s situation probably triggered Yonni. Being in therapy has taught me to let my family and true friends know when something is triggering my PTSD or anxiety. Yonni needs people to support him, but at the same time he needs to be able to say to them “I am on the ledge.” Being in crisis sucks. Especially when you don’t know how to verbalize what you are feeling and you are not sure who you can talk to because you don’t want to disappoint them.

[@bonphone4222]

The backbone of support should not be other people who have had or are going through major challenges. It should be from people who are very stable. A lot of people think Joe is an expert on handling himself- I give him credit for what he has done but even with a couple years of sobriety you are at a 40% chance of relapse. I think the people telling Joe to distance himself are extremely caring and hoping the best for him. Why would he deal with 2 people's problems when he has plenty of his own? IE driving with no license and should have gone back to prison. He could easily stretch himself too thin thinking of others and end up making a small mistake with big repercussions.

[@Mommaatoz]

Bon Phone I think with Yonni the situation is different, just like little Dave. But I agree that Yonni need professional help. And even friends need to be educated on how to recognize the signs of him getting close to the edge and how to handle it.

[@Foreriverricky]

Yonnie if you read this just know you're not alone. The story you told is so similar to how I was living last year.. People wanna bring you down when you're coming up, and they'll pretend they're your best friend but they aren't. Stay strong brother, and keep your head up man. We have to accept our mistakes and learn from them

[@yourbeekeeper]

Love and support from California.

[@mogzthedog]

Yonnie, the amount of integrity you’ve shown getting back on track after a heavy relapse like that is extremely admirable. Never take a break on recovery, it looks so well on you.

[@Videocipher]

Ive never seen a head shake in such dissapointment for such a long duration in my life

[@AdrianGonzalez-wl2rw]

Streetwhore8te4 Hahahahahahaha

[@blindabinda1234]

Joe this is the real life and things happen. As an addict I have nothing but respect for Yannie for taking responsibility for his actions and talking about it on camera.

[@mattburleson42]

This is sad. Joe's having a hard time looking him in his eyes

[@RiPP2_The_Core]

Matt Burleson because he knows he should give him the hand work, but he's being super professional. Most reformed excon I know of Joe, that's you!!!

[@rickpickle]

it's because he knows dude is full of shit. every addict/alcoholic gives this super apologetic "i know where i went wrong" reverse pride speech after they get caught in a relapse.

[@My5ajz4life]

Yonnie dig deep brother. I been clean for a year Feb 1st. After years of cleaning up relapse was a huge cycle. Differance this time I choose to take 7 secs to change my thoughts to differant than a high. 7secs is all it takes. Stay strong against your own mind.

[@TheTreeofLiberty]

staycz4ajz A please explain, I need help.

[@bunnyhug4365]

staycz4ajz A You learn that in your methadone meeting?

[@My5ajz4life]

Don't know why methadone came up but I am fortunate to not take any substitute for my issuse. However not against it. What works works.

[@johndough7408]

staycz4ajz A what takes 7 seconds?

[@My5ajz4life]

John. Your thought process . 7 seconds to change it or to give in.

[@lordrc9610]

step 4 delete that phone # of that drug dealer!

[@bigsmoke5705]

Dylan Pack lmao I know my plugs number by heart 😂

[@AdrianGonzalez-wl2rw]

Big Smoke But not his name 😂😂

[@rumtuckskatter]

That's what I ended up doing when I caught myself starting to have a tad bit too much fun. Worked like a charm. And I highly recommend it. Thankfully I was able to just ignored it when one of my "friends" who used to hook me up later sent me an unsolicited texts since then.

[@AnimalesInteresantess]

I just passed the 1 hour mark the video is coming to an end. I will finish the video but I think I've heard enough to comment. Yonnie, people make mistakes. You owned up to yours. You got this man, we believe in you.

[@idgaf5575]

Yonnie will use this as a lesson, and mad respect to you Joe 💪🏼

[@artresil3011]

idgaf5575 I

[@sikelama8996]

Nope. Joe gave him a pass and he’s gonna go back if joe lets this slip

[@at2735]

His fired now lol

[@cochrancd]

LOL yep. I read this comment thinking .....or not. :)

[@Jay-L33]

The keys to my sobriety has been fitness (taking care of my body, which also helps with my mind), finding and building meaningful interpersonal relationships, and lastly finding things to do to occupy my time that enjoy (fishing, going on trips, and even my job).

[@DuubleD]

Yoni we love you! We understand people make mistakes especially when you’re facing addiction. Please follow through and talk to a therapist because it will help you with techniques and how to deal with triggers. We believe in you! Joe thank you so much for the transparency and for all the hard work that you do! Stay strong brothers ❤️

[@thatjerseyb]

Seems like most people in the comment section are psychic or something. or want a praise for being assholes themselves. 'I KNEW IT'. no you didnt. you seen a man struggling and not having anything for a 40 minute video and you passed judgement to make yourselves feel better.

[@brianjackson3885]

thatjerseyb cant be trusting people youve met in jail or prison idgaf how cool they seemed in there you never really know a person until they burn you didnt expect it from dave at all yonnie i was definitely sceptical about when he first appeared on the show my intuition was saying while he was speaking was ok whats this guys angle and then this happens

[@hubbival7325]

thatjerseyb well said.

[@istartedajoke1704]

thatjerseyb no I actually knew it.soon as I saw him..he was a snake...and I saw it in his eyes his first appearance

[@missyleatherwood3521]

Yeah & they obviously are either hard of hearing or lacking in comprehension cuz he CLEARLY said he gave the money to Big Dave, NOT Yonni. And it wasn't Dave's dealer that Yonni got the dope from, it was a guy he knew that friend requested him on fb. Geeezzz if your gonna pass judgement, at least get the freaking story straight first. Am I right?

[@thatjerseyb]

NO actually none of you KNEW anything. unless you have psychic capabilities. you passed judgement on people you don't know from Adam. Basing things off of how someone looks on and acts on a youtube video doesn't make you right. It makes you sad and judgemental

[@HoesNDoritos]

I've been watching your videos for maybe a year now (I never bother to comment though), but this video broke my heart. Specifically, for Joe. You can see the devastation written all over him. First, it was "Little" Dave not being completely honest, then it was "Big" Dave, and now it's Yonnie. Not to mention the homeless people he's tried to help who also had fishy stories. As someone with a BA in Psych degree, I don't believe that Yonnie is telling the truth, I don't believe that it's a coincidence. Some of his mannerisms (ie: hand gestures, posture, and eye contact) remind me of what we would call a manipulative sociopath.

[@piffothegodtv5589]

Valentina Santic first off I LOVE YOU..bring it in for a hug

[@airbunnies]

Valentina Santic This was really depressing to watch. Joe needs to reevaluate whether to keep these negative people in his life or not. Not saying Yonnie is lying to him right now but who knows what’s gonna happen in the future? And it’s a thin line or just one misstep for Joe to do the same. Joe might be strong enough for now but when you keep getting disappointed by your friends. Who knows? Hope you all can stay free :(

[@susannilsen4644]

I’ve seen ALL of these guys be dishonest. Yonni is definitely minimizing in this vid. It may be a video idea scheme🤥

[@RNLDishostin]

Valentina Santic hahaha nobody with a degree in psychology would diagnose soziopathy because of a 1 hour video wtf

[@HoesNDoritos]

RNLD Mods - Squirt Modding I have a BACHELORS not a PhD. You need a PhD to adequately diagnose someone along with lengthy rigorous interviews and written/verbal personality tests, but I'm saying from what I've seen of him in several videos and this video that's a little over an hour long, I've noticed certain characteristics and mannerisms that do match up with those of a manipulative sociopath (the reason why I say manipulative is because the disorder is somewhat broad)

[@taylorgarton6983]

This takes major guts, and not many addicts I know have the humility to put themselves out there like this in such a major way. Your honesty and willingness to take accountability makes me respect you on a whole other level. I can see how much this hurts you deep down. I relate to this so much it's scary.... Addict of 8 years, sober 1 year now. Much love to you, Yonni, and I hope to see you on APS as much as possible because Joe is right; you have a lot of potential and a lot of us are rooting for you and desperately want to see you do well in life.

[@beave200]

I've lived with dealers addicts and former inmates and I gotta say joe, I know you're a good guy but yonni is lying to you , remember addicts are master manipulators

[@Rameus]

Yanni and Fat Dave "relapsed" together. You can see it in Yanni's eyes.

[@dvlexotics2177]

I agree and as we see later on dave and yanni are both shitbag junkies plain and simple neither one of them are even close to wanting to be in recovery.

[@mariusetternavn6214]

Yep

[@bigdog7655]

TheRealMrMcCoy nope it’s SKUMBAG DAVE

[@brandonkragnes4915]

Why do you write "relapsed" as if that's not what happened ?

[@latashasteele1743]

@@brandonkragnes4915 🤣😅🤣🙊

[@randomnetfiend]

AfterPrisonShow -Damn, that's disappointing. But no one died. So there's that at least. The ONLY way I stayed of heroin 20 years is to have Zero drug contacts, ZERO dealers and ZERO friends on drugs Be safe, be well. No one hates you 'cos of this- and if they do they weren't worth knowing anyway.

[@Grant-vk6zo]

Miss T Damn right! ZERO!!!!!

[@arkyandy9612]

Amen ZERO!

[@shaundaniels]

This is the best APS video i have watched thus far! I've been in this exact same situation dozens of times, kicked it all last year after dropping the company i was keeping, we were all spurring eachother on, some of them my best friends since i was 14, i'm now 30, and i had to make the decision to walk away from them to help myself. Addiction is a horrible thing to deal with...i feel your pain man.

[@ErenCenobite]

There was a chance that Yonnie won't even come to Joe and tell the story to him. I accept it as a apology. And i forgive him. Hope you too, Joe. We all support you. #APS4Life

[@agram420]

well let me start of with saying thank you for making this serious vid public.Ive once heard that relapse is an essential part of getting better..but as it tgakes balls of steel 4 yonni to step up and come clean it also wasent easy for u joe to let him tell his story and give him the chance to redeem..i totgally understandALL yonni said and its the thruth.. bad leads to worse and that to more.. and thatas the thing..not wanting to contact u,cos of shame ..i did the same thing to my loved ones...thank you for telling us this.i think you should let yonni prove himself again.. and as for big dave.. damn he fucked u over.. but also deserves a chance to explain......stick with joe yonni.let him help u.joe u understand yonni ,u been there

[@reverendmarvelous2243]

Mad props to you joe. Keep doing good for others, it won't always turn out bad

[@shaquishahart1903]

I appreciate the fact that he participated in talking to us about his addition. Plenty of us go through this I love you guys for sharing. We are human and it’s cool that he was transparent.. no shame, I pray for all of us with additions 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 love you and love this ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Holio88]

Damn, this is so fucked. Joe, please don't ever relapse.

[@hansgruber2861]

Joe , you can't let a person with addiction problem ruin the reputation of your show like that when you knew that Dave and his mother would possibly do this to you . This is why I didn't donate because I knew this would happen Dave and his mother need to be in long term rehab , not being " enabled" by donations being sent by your viewers

[@alisonmonaco4841]

Addiction is awful. I hope you get the help you need... It's never too late

[@jamesg3569]

I'm so sorry Joe, I do respect you so much for letting Yonnie even speak. You put the realm lest content out on the tube. APS is one of my favorite channels and I hope it keeps doing you well

[@morrisseymoz5778]

Addiction is hard, everyone makes mistakes. Yonny I wish you the very best man, from one who has been there it's hard, don't look behind you but in front of you, when you drive it's for a reason why the rear view mirror is so small n the front windshield is so big, we're not meant to keep our eyes looking back, Joe is a good friend, stay close to those friends n get rid of the bad. Good luck yonny. I want to see you still in aps in a year moving forward with Joe.

[@MickeyD2012]

Yonni is a good guy. Everyone makes mistakes. I know how hard it is.

[@brianwellbrock8431]

I disagree. Im a recovering addict and know a lying manipulator when I see one. Joe is playing with fire with all these guys being around. Hell we dont even know the full story on Connor. And their might be a bigger reason to why Cody left.

[@williamkeller6854]

Brian Wellbrock dude you’re so right. Couldn’t agree more.

[@depressedtv]

Joe is struggling to do the right thing. There are so many directions to take this. Does he try to help? Does he accept someone's faults and the possibility they won't change, and let them go? Can he use this as a teaching moment for the APS army? I guess time will tell if Yonnie can change or wants to change. I've known people (drug addicts) that I've given way too many chances to, and they've never changed. When you start talking about heroin, yep, there's almost no chance of leaving that behind.

[@EdwardBroody]

I could smell the bullshit the moment I saw Yonni. He's a con, even worse he's a dope addict con.

[@jairai5922]

Right. It seems like a chain reaction that just happened.

[@carchic66]

The look on your face Joe is of such disappointment I hope time will heal and he will fly right!!

[@ohboi718]

Joe your boy ain't kickin dope just like that 😒 Joe please stay strong and don't get caught up with your homies. You worked hard for this show. Big Dave looked like he was gonna smoke up the money Yonnie played himself he knows he got high with some of that Big Dave bread 🍞 💰. Yonnie said he was a liar when he gets high. Fire Yonnie n move on before they bring you down. Addicts can't hang out with recovering addicts!!!!😠

[@makayla6667]

Joe looks pissed..

[@blakepelton2615]

Makayla 2 dope he probably is a bit but who wouldnt be?

[@makayla6667]

Yeah I know man it’s a sad thing

[@sikelama8996]

He looks ready to “BONG BONG BONG BONG”

[@wallymorgan2524]

Makayla 2 dope that’s what I keep thinking

[@dcowboys6213]

Im sure he was

[@gordon4228]

I've been sitting watching this for last 40 mins and it is stunning , as an ex convict ex addict I've 100% been this guy , I'm 4 years clean .. this story is heartbreaking, he took some amount of risks .. The honesty these guys are showing is amazing , it's gotta be a KZbin first.. Let Yannie keep his job and get back on track ,let him add his months and years of sobriety and make this a good ending story..

[@jasonhahn8797]

Still doing good?

[@ckez4724]

I really respect joe for letting yoni do talk about this. And I really respect yoni for sitting down and being honest! It's not easy I been there guys. Please keep up the great content. I hate to see you guys hurt but make things better

[@JWitt30]

I've been in those shoes brother, it's nice to hear you open up like this. You're a work in progress, nobody changes overnight.

[@mbk_duke9641]

Yonnie is a very good actor

[@scottyfox6376]

Every junky is a well practiced actor, I know this from my own life experiences.

[@RiPP2_The_Core]

Duke Bigballs it's allllllllllllllll part of that "game" !

[@autumnhill6900]

His acting sucks...I am not the least bit convinced that anything coming out of his mouth is headed in the direction of truth. With the possible exception for the part where he admits to relapsing, and even that story has a shit load of holes in it

[@daniellane3403]

Too bad he's weird looking af

[@kensvideos1]

Acting is a craft best practiced sober.

[@BigSteenThaGodHD6520]

#APSArmy4Life

[@AfterPrisonShow]

thanks for the support bro. it's definitely needed here.

[@thatjerseyb]

#justoneoftheguys

[@ThePaintman4242]

There are no such things as coincidences in this life. A large sum of money was given out. And that just so happens to be the time he relapsed. Its not hard to figure this one out joe. I know yani is your friend but try not to be blinded by that. Yani is a great talker. hes well spoken, and this probably isnt the first time hes talked him self out of a situation like this. I dont know all the facts but this one is clear cut.

[@jonahmarsee1200]

To any normal person this story would sound absolutely absurd but to some of us this makes perfect sense